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Day 8 Chicago

A travel blog entry by wjwlincolnhwy

... which unlike New York have context and space to be seen properly, Chicago also seems to lack the tension and aggression you find in The Big Apple. I only had time for a River Cruise and a trip to the top of the Sears Tower, The northern hemisphere's (here we go again) highest building. The Sears is officially called something else now, (The Willis Tower) but the locals will only use The name Sears. Standing on the 103rd floor you can see all the places i ...

Return, Day 8: Beloit, WI to Rockford, IL

A travel blog entry by nicole.bratt

Today was the big day. The instigating reason for dropping down into the States here in the Midwest on my return journey. My Grandpa Bratt's 90th birthday party. A big celebration at my Dad and Shanasy's home: catered, decorated, festive... and of course, with live music!

So, today was a day of errands and family and friends. Relaxed and fun. Beautiful fall sunshine: soft, warm, gentle.

In the morning, my mom and I dropped into ...

Return, Day 7: Rhinelander, WI to Beloit, WI

A travel blog entry by nicole.bratt

... So, so good to steal an hour away from our respective day's journeys for delicious food and good coversation.

Arrived at my Mom's just as she was arriving home from work. Planning, chatting, out to dinner, and laundry! Pets are always relaxed at "grandma's" house!

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Today's Musical Accompaniment: Moby, Ani ...

Day 7. A week on the road...

A travel blog entry by tobyandcarol

... of trees, to provide wind shelter for a farm house, and one or more grain silos. Repeat that about a million times, and that's Minnesota from I-90.

Wisconsin was way different, probably because of the Mississippi river. If not for the "Cheese Depot" signs along the freeway, I might have thought we were in Washington. As we neared Illinois, the landscape started to look ...

Packed Up and Ready to Fly

A travel blog entry by costaricateam

Eighteen major pieces of luggage all packed and ready for the trip!

Last night, the team met at the church to pull together THE STUFF. Everything from peanut butter to computers, a welding mask to a router. Craft items and fun things for the kids. Clothing, towels, batteries--even 3-32" TV's. All of it in 18 bags and packages that can't weigh more ...